Listening to Jesus, doing his Father's will

In Matthew 7, Jesus gave several sayings about judgment, hypocrisy, discretion, humility, discernment, fruitfulness. Many familiar themes are spoken for consideration and living. The character we're trying to adopt and actually be according to the Lord's good will.

He talks about listening to his sayings and doing the will of his Father. For our faith to stand in the face of challenges, we must build it upon solid ground. An unmovable and proven foundation to base our beliefs, yet also by which we're to live.

None of us are perfect or all knowing and powerful. Not one above the other or greater and wiser. We have one Father and one Teacher, our God and our Lord. Please read this chapter with me, when you have the time. Then just in the spirit think about what's been said to us. How we could better listen and serve as disciples and brethren.

Not by a local church or church officials. Since I've personally come to the Lord, I haven't yet been able to find and attend a church. But once my circumstances change so it's possible, I do want and know I need to have worship and fellowship within my life in person. Until then I'm relying upon faith doing my best with what I have. I believe the Lord is willing and forgiving, he knows what's in my heart.

Just clicked in my mind, you said with the Holy Ghost and not water. I'm not familiar with Charismatic teachings or what it means to you. I've had moments or periods when I feel nearer to God, I'm being inspired or guided in the Holy Spirit. As if I'm called for something or personally I'm getting my needs addressed, it's unexpected and peaceful times when I'm noticeably blessed. Literally feels like it's rest at the Lord's feet.

I don't believe it's unique to me or makes me special, just being repentant and seeking God. If you continue to endure the downs and wait for Him, when you come to Him and undoubtedly makes His presence known, the contrast of the ups and being raised in the Lord is a strong reminder that inspires and gives hope. It's a lasting impression of being with God and not losing faith, both in heart and in deed.

John Bowen said:

You are doing the same thing I do I don't need a outer church to find the kingdom of God that is within me as Jesus said it was . I am working on removing the beam in my eye (ego ) by studying myself for years . Being as a little child to enter the kingdom . Children have open minds to new things and innocence ( inner sense ) what is the truth and what is not. " The kingdom of God does not come with observation " So I do a lot of prayers every day to invoke " light " to clear the darkness , false beliefs in me . The path Jesus taught .

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The Church is the assembly of Christians as members of Jesus' body. During the Last Supper he told them to break bread and pass the cup of wine in remembrance of him. When people came to Jesus and his disciples, he told them to feed the people before they left. The disciples who had told him to send the people away were surprised, not knowing how they'd feed the thousands having only five loaves and two fish. After bringing the food to Jesus, he gave a blessing as he broke the bread and divided the fish. He gave to the disciples whom did the same for the people, feeding them what they were given and having plenty left.

Full agreement with removing the beam in our own eye before trying to remove specks in others. But it's also important to not focus too much on ourselves. We're to remember the Lord in worship and fellowship, as we're to learn from him and share with others who're of him or come to him. So as you remember him, don't forget us.